Articles related to "Ganges"

One of two subspecies of South Asian River dolphin, efforts to save this primitive cetacean have been limited. Extinction is likely unless the Ganges itself is restored.

The Sundarbans are a pristine world of forests, rivers and swamps teeming with wildlife where humans still dare to venture to eek out a precarious living.

Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.

Five species of dolphin have evolved to live in big, muddy rivers. Convergent evolution has made them look very similar despite little genetic connection.

Rishikesh is the first settlement the holy Ganges River passes; a city secluded from the mayhem of modern India. The perfect setting for those seeking a spiritual path

Salt Spring Island, one of the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, hosts their annual market filled with artists and farmers.

Travel to Hastings House, a Salt Spring Island Hotel, for a luxury spa treatment, fine dining experience or wellness retreat. Reservations: 1-800-661-9255.

Cycling is a great way to see the countryside in Bangladesh. It offers an exciting way to experience the country and is an opportunity to stay off the tourist trail.

Irena Salina's documentary Flow reveals the way a handful of corporations have been controlling water for the world while exacerbating a world water crisis.

Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks.

Captain Kirk's "Beam me up, Scottie!" has a history of precedents and looks towards quantum physics for possible explanation.

India's rivers and oceans offer visitors an exciting range of adventure activities - white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, coracling, snorkeling and even scuba diving

India is filled with destinations that have a connection to a religion or a spiritual leader. Here are some of India's most visited pilgrimage places.

This straightforward project on the geography of India uses a unique approach to assessment to keep students accountable for their public speaking skills.

Places to see in North India include mountains, deserts, holy cities by the sacred river Ganges and stunning architecture from the Taj Mahal to the Golden Temple.

Three storms - all destructive, and all in November, lay waste to their hosts. The Ganges floods, Hermann Mellville stirs the Pacific, and Sherman burns Atlanta!

The ancient civilizations of India produced great literature, splendid architecture, art, science and engineering and the oldest religion in the world.

Sue Mingus' life with Charles was tumultuous, passionate, worrisome and joyful She relives those moments with her book named after one of his greatest compositions.

The Gohonzon is the object of devotion in Nichiren Buddhism. Learn more about the importance of the Gohonzon in the life of Nichiren Buddhists.

Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the Nichiren Buddhist chant that follows morning and evening prayers or "gongyo." It's vital to understand this important Buddhist phrase.

The Soka Gakkai International is a lay Buddhist organization that believes in working for peace and happiness. Learn more about this Nichiren Buddhist organization.

A fresh young face has been welcomed to the high society of literature, after White Tiger, one of the two debut novels shortlisted, was awarded the Man Booker Prize 2008.

The best places to see in India offer stunning architecture, sacred sites, wildlife parks and tropical beaches, all in one country.

Kuakata Beach offers a getaway from the crowds and is often overlooked by tourists and locals alike. A lonely beach, the vista, and culture make Kuakata worth a visit.

From the Chao Phray River in Bangkok to up-country streams, the Thai people will float their little candle-lit boats on November 24th, in a festival of fun and enjoyment.

The islands between Vancouver and Victoria are rich with art galleries, artists' studios, beaches, craft markets, and hiking trails. How do you choose the one for you?

The process of consecrating a new king in ancient India required numerous religious and political rituals - while for the people it represented a chance for a holiday.

To His Coy Mistress shares the same poetic tradition, and the ultimate aim of seduction, with The Flea, but Marvell and Donne are very different poets.

With chef Raghavan Iyer's cookbook 660 Curries in the kitchen, it's possible to cook Indian food restaurant recipes at home, with tremendous success.

A bodhisattva in Buddhism is an enlightened or awakened being. Learn more about using Buddhist beliefs and practices to become a bodhisattva in today's world.

Commercial hunting, fishing gear entanglement, habitat loss, pollution and disease are all implicated as IUCN changes the Caspian seal's red list status to endangered.

For the live music lover, here is an island guide to some of the best free festivals happening in B.C.'s west coast this summer.

Yoga may go back as long as 5000 years! The history of yoga has been rewritten thanks to evidence brought to light by modern science.

Built in the third century BC by Emperor Ashoka, this temple complex in Bihar state is a sacred site for the world's 300 million Buddhists

Andrew Marvell's widely anthologized poem is both a carpe diem and seduction poem, which rivals John Donne's "The Flea" in clever lunacy.

Journey through the highest mountains in the world to witness northern India's receding glaciers and spectacular scenery.

Renowned for its miles of award winning golden sands and mild climate, Bournemouth does get rain sometimes. Here are two attractions for families to visit on a wet day.

Located in the heart of downtown Albany, Georgia the Flint Riverquarium is a true treat - an aquarium that showcases a natural habitat.

In September, London celebrates the famous River Thames with a free party for the public, climaxing in a stupendous firework display on the final night.

Susruta - early Indian surgeon, philosopher and teacher - compiled the Susruta Samhita , a monumental treatise on surgery, over a thousand years ago

Early in the 2nd millennium B.C.E., a series of disasters, or perhaps one cataclysmic event, may have brought an end to the thriving Indus-Saraswati River Valley Culture.

In 326 BC, on the banks of the Hyphasis River in India, Alexander the Great's quest for Empire ground to a halt.

Beijing study abroad students flock to Wudaokou, where Beijing's major universities and private language schools flourish. A vibrant student life makes the Wu exciting.

Massive, powerful creatures, tigers are often unsuited for captivity. Tiger attacks on humans have brought the issue of security of zoo visitors under more scrutiny.

Two months in India is enough time to do some serious travelling and some relaxing on the beach or in the mountains. Here are some ideas to help to plan a trip to India.

While demonstrating the nature of a true patriot, the speaker in Yogananda's "My Native Land" offers a loving tribute to India, the country of his birth.

If travelers only have a day to spare in the Italian capital, it's unlikely they will be disappointed, as there is plenty to see and do in the Eternal City.

A popular ploy of early Catholic missionaries in both barbarian Europe and the New World was the appropriation of existing rites and symbols to express Christianity.

Glenn Miller's Orchestra was to bring to World a unique sound which is still popular today, some 60 years after his death.

After 80 days of hiking, rafting, yoga, and a meeting with the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Stacie Farmer returned to Colorado State University from her fall semester in India.